Comments on: How to Kickstart Your Day

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:15:44 +0000

I start my day by jumping straight out of bed when the alarm goes off. I then go and make my breakfast (and the wifes ) and then I sit down and eat it. While I’m doing that I normally check google reader as I subscribe to quite a few inspiring blogs. As soon as I am done then I go get my wife up, kiss her and the baby and then I’m off to exercise. An hour later I’m back and I get the baby up and help out a bit before going off to work.

By: Patti

Patti — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:12:14 +0000

I kick start my day by saying a couple of prayers upon opening my eyes. I thank God for getting me through the day before and I ask him to keep me strong throughout the day ahead. Then I get up and feed my 2 cats who are anxiously waiting for breakfast! Then I settle into my prayer time.

Thanks for the article!

By: Brad Baggett

Brad Baggett — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:26:27 +0000

Great article Patrick, I have never been able to handle a strong coffee or espresso, but I sure love the coffee that I do drink. My wife changed brands several months ago and I was even obliged to write an article on the great cup of coffee.

http://juiceofchampions.com/ho.....-of-coffee

Keep up the great articles Patrick and Peter, I sure do enjoy them!

http://www.JuiceofChampions.com

By: Patrick Mathieu

Patrick Mathieu — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:21:09 +0000

Hi Pizzamancer
Your comment appeared after my post thanking everyone, so I wanted to acknowledge your contribution to the discussion. Here’s my question to you – what time do you go to bed in order to get up at 5 with no alarm?
-Patrick

By: Patrick Mathieu

Patrick Mathieu — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:50:37 +0000

I wanted to say “thanks” to everyone who submitted a comment – keep ‘em coming!
It’s very interesting to see what everyone does to set the tone for their day.
- Tejvan, I’m curious… are you able to schedule a 30-minute meditation session every day?
- Jennifer, I like your idea of combining the morning routine (lunch-packing, showering) with your gratitude work. I’m going to give that a try!
- Todd, thanks for your encouragement!
- Jason. Jason, Jason, Jason. I’m happy for you, but it’s not a good idea to go around telling people that you spend your mornings tenderly holding your wife! Someone with young kids (like me) is likely to throw a baby bottle at you! Seriously though – treasure every moment you have with her!
- Yeoux, thanks for adding the perspective of NOT having a schedule or ritual! Very refreshing. Enjoy those grandbabies!
- Sveninarxao, yours is the kind of morning ritual that I’d love to be able to incorporate into my life! Maybe the trick is to start getting up earlier. After all, it sounds like your routine only takes 30-40 minutes, right?
- Valerie, I’m so glad that you brought up the subject of music! Music is a big part of my life, as I always like to have a “soundtrack” to help guide my moods. (Except for the times when I try to practice silence). Speaking for Peter, I’ll say that I’m glad you enjoy our blogs!
- Mohamed, it’s great to see that so many people are consciously putting gratitude work into their lives! Keep up the great work!

-Patrick

By: Pizzamancer

Pizzamancer — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:32:04 +0000

I wake up every day at 5am, no alarm clock. Within 15 minutes of waking up, I eat a light breakfast, the first of six meals a day. My dogs eat breakfast after me, and then we go out for a walk for 20-40 minutes. I do cut it short on bad weather days. I do a morning stretch routine when we get back, then hop in the shower.

By that time my wife and son (6) are usually up and we eat breakfast together. In another life time, I woke up late and hit the snooze button constantly, couldn’t do anything but growl until the first two cups of coffee, and was not a morning person. Now I can’t imagine going back.